Telehealth

Support for your health - from the comfort of home.

Telehealth uses technology to monitor your health remotely, so you can stay safely at home while receiving the support you need.

It can help you avoid unnecessary hospital visits, stay independent, and receive regular clinical monitoring.

NHS @Home service

Provided in partnership with One Health Lewisham and Doccla.

NHS @Home is a free service that allows patients in Lewisham to receive care at home instead of in hospital. It’s safe, easy to use, and supports recovery from illness with daily clinical checks.

How it works

you’ll receive a home monitoring kit with a mobile phone, pulse oximeter, thermometer, and blood pressure cuff
you’ll be asked to check your readings up to three times a day and send them using the phone provided
a team of clinicians monitors your results and may contact you if action is needed
you can stay on the service for up to 14 days or longer if necessary.

This service supports people with conditions that need short-term monitoring but not hospital admission. It’s especially useful after discharge from hospital or if your GP is concerned about your condition.

Additional support may include

face-to-face visits if needed
mobile ECG or X-ray
prescriptions delivered to your home

More info:

open: Monday to Sunday, 8am-6pm
referrals: clinicians can call 020 3929 4999
learn more about NHS @Home in Lewisham (One Health Lewisham)

Video appointments

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust also offers video consultations, making it easier to attend outpatient appointments without needing to travel.

You can speak to your doctor, nurse, or therapist online using a secure video link from your phone, tablet or computer. This helps reduce travel time, maintain social distancing, and make care more accessible:

Benefits of Telehealth

monitor long-term conditions like COPD, heart failure, or high blood pressure
reduce hospital visits or readmissions
catch problems early before they become emergencies
gain peace of mind with expert oversight
stay safely at home and feel more in control of your care

Who it’s for

Telehealth is especially useful for:

older adults
people with long-term health conditions
people recovering from illness or surgery
those needing regular check-ins with a health team

Published on: 25/06/2025